Southern Japan Biking
Cycle Kyushu’s lush lands
8 Days, 7 Nights
16
B&R Activity Levels
$11,295 USD
Single Supplement: $3,500 USD
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Southern Japan is a slow-burning stunner—think tea fields, volcano views, Shinto blessings, and coastlines that go on forever. Ride riverside trails to lush ecoparks, cross suspension bridges that test your nerve, and meet artisans who keep ancient crafts alive. With kominkan chats, mythical dances, and hot springs at day’s end, Kyushu charms from every angle.
Preview the itinerary
No two trips are ever the same, but this will give you a taste of what your journey will be like.
Rendezvous
Trip Start: Palace Hotel Tokyo
Time: 6:15am
Nearest International Airport: Haneda Airport (HND)
Farewell
Trip End: Sanso Warabino
Time: After breakfast
Nearest International Airport: Oita Airport (OIT) or Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
* Itineraries are subject to change. Please confirm exact Rendezvous and Farewell locations upon booking.
Day 1
Activity:
Daily ride: 34.8 km (21.7 mi.) | Elevation Gain: 601 m (1972 ft)
Day 2
Activity:
Daily ride: 62.8 km (26.8 mi.) | Elevation Gain: 692 m (2269 ft)
Long Option: 2.2 km (1.4 mi.) | Elevation Gain: 119 m (389 ft)
Day 3
Activity:
Daily ride: 32.4 km (20.1 mi.) | Elevation Gain: 386 m (1266 ft)
Day 4
Follow the “Miyazaki Aya cycling route,” pedalling along a tranquil road that traces the local riverside, eventually crossing the “Aya Teruha Suspension Bridge.” We’ll then be immersed in the world of Japanese indigo dye, learning about the age-old tradition from local artisans. Then, we’ll be driven north to our next hotel where we’ll enjoy a wonderful dinner.
Activity:
Daily ride: 38.3 km (23.8 mi.) | Elevation Gain: 615 m (2017 ft)
Day 5
Activity:
Daily ride: 41.6 km (25.9 mi.) | Elevation Gain: 1033 m (3390 ft)
Day 6
Our ride begins in the enchanting Aso Geopark, pedalling along the Milk Road that traces the caldera grasslands and cattle pastures, eventually reaching Manganji Hot Spring—a hidden gem nestled beside a river. We’ll dine at one of our favourite restaurants for lunch before we’re whisked away to our next hotel.
Activity:
Daily ride: 28 km ( 27.5 mi.) | Elevation Gain: 651 m (2075 ft)
Day 7
Discover the tranquility of Yufuin with a scenic ride to Mount Yufu, followed by a visit to Artegio’s blend of art and culture. Spend the afternoon unwinding at the hotel before enjoying a final, delicious dinner in its serene setting.
Activity:
Daily ride: 58 km (37.9 mi.) | Elevation Gain: 1371 m (4497 ft)
Day 8
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Featured stays
Wasure no sato GAJOEN
Location: Kirishima, Japan
The Meibia Miyazaki
Location: Miyazaki, Japan
Takachiho Ryokan Shinsen
Location: Takachiho, Japan
Enowa
Location: Yufuin, Japan
What's included
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners as indicated on the itinerary.
All accommodation as indicated on the itinerary.
Thoughtfully selected local wines, beers, cocktails or non-alcoholic beverages with all meals.
Choice of bike as appropriate for terrain, equipped with handlebar bag and helmet.
A biodegradable B&R water bottle.
Use of a smartphone with downloaded GPS routes provided via RideWithGPS.
Services of B&R guide(s).
All special events, private tours, guest experts and entrance fees.
All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel services.
Domestic flight from Tokyo to Kyushu, including one piece of checked luggage (max 20 kg) and 1 carry-on (5 kg).
Pick up transportation.
Access to the B&R support van every step of the way.
What's Not Included: International flights, travel protection, drop off transportation, gratuity for your B&R guides.
This trip is carbon neutral. Learn more about our Sustainability commitment.
Good to know
Food
We’ll indulge in a variety of incredible cuisine on this trip. However, it’s very difficult to accommodate gluten-free or vegan diets. For Japan specifically, a dietary form is required at the time of booking.
Language
Kyushu is still an untouched island, and very few locals in the travel industry speak fluent English. We’ll do our best to translate, but please be patient with the hotel staff.
Terrain
Kyushu offers diverse terrain which can include some steep hills. We recommend choosing an e-bike if you don't ride hills regularly.
Equipment
Carbon Performance Road Bike
Touring Bike
E-Bike
Why choose a Small Group trip?
An Effortless Journey
Our expert Experience Designers are perfectionists, using first-hand knowledge of routes, restaurants and hotels to create an unforgettable experience. This means all the planning is taken care of for you. All you need to do is enjoy.
Active Exploration
From emerging destinations to iconic sights, B&R trips show you the world in a new way on our expertly developed cycling, walking and hiking routes. Travelling through historic villages and romantic vineyards and up to striking viewpoints, our routes offer a variety of challenges for every activity level.
Friends for Life
Your fellow travellers are as passionate and curious about the world as you are, which means the conversations and laughs will be as free flowing as your drink of choice. Don't be surprised if your group starts planning a reunion before the trip is done.
Room for Surprises
We love a plan, but we adore a spontaneous moment even more. Whether it's an impromptu al fresco meal or a moon-lit musical performance, our advice is to expect the unexpected.
Cultural touchstones persist to this day.
While Sakoku, Japan’s long period of isolation from 1639 to 1853, kept it closed off from much of the world, one upshot was the rise of cultural touchstones that persist to this day, like haiku poetry, kabuki drama, wood-block prints, the tea ceremony, landscape gardening and the cultivation of bonsai trees.
— Orsolya Kako; Experience Designer, Japan